Podcast Episodes

How to embrace optimism with Trent Dalton

This week, Paula's guest is Australian author, Trent Dalton, who returns to Auckland for a special talk about his acclaimed career, including Boy Swallows Universe. 

They discuss how his life story i…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

How to embrace the chaos with Guy Williams

This week, Paula's guest is comedian and TV host, Guy Williams. They dig into his ADHD diagnosis, why his family is full of a lot of performers, his time spent on our screens, and his new standup sho…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

How to take risks and embrace change with Rebecca Gibney

This week, Paula's guest is award-winning actress Rebecca Gibney. They talk about her career in New Zealand and Australia, her favourite roles, receiving Australian TV's highest honour, and her new s…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

How to find the best food in New Zealand with Manu Feildel

This week, Paula's guest is celebrity chef and TV presenter, Manu Feildel. They discuss his upbringing in France and his early days as a chef and in the hospitality industry, and his breakout role as…

Published on 7 months ago

Ali Mau on her new memoir and her advocacy for sexual abuse survivors

This week, Paula's guest is former broadcaster and author Ali Mau. They discuss her career and her life lived in the public eye, before discussing her new memoir, No Words, and the revelations she ma…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

How to cope with anxiety with Lance Burdett

WARNING: This episode discusses mental health, depression and suicide.

This week, Paula's guest is former police negotiator turned mental health advocate Lance Burdett. They discuss his career in the…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

How to find the funny in tough subjects with Pax Assadi

This week, Paula's guest is comedian and co-host of TVNZ's Endangered Species Aotearoa, Pax Assadi. They discuss his role on the show and how he makes the difficult subject matter funny and engaging …

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Gloriavale survivor Theophila Pratt shares her story of resilience

This week, Paula's guest is Theophila Pratt. Born Honey Faithful in the Christian community of Gloriavale, Theophila never fit in, changing her name at 16 and eventually leaving at 18.

She has shared…

Published on 8 months ago

Marama Davidson on her breast cancer journey and returning to politics

This week, Paula's guest is Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson, who last month returned to work after treatment for breast cancer. She discusses the turbulent period for her party and how her diag…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

How to handle the hustle life with Hayley Sproull

Paula's back for a new season, and her guest this week is multi-hyphenated entertainer, Hayley Sproull. They discuss Hayley's many gigs - including her upcoming role as host of the NZ International C…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago